S22.032⚠ Requires 7th Character

Unstable burst fracture of third thoracic vertebra

⚠ 7th Character Required

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S22

This code is not valid for billing without a 7th character. Append one of the following to S22.032:

Ainitial encounter for closed fractureS22.032ABinitial encounter for open fractureS22.032BDsubsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingS22.032DGsubsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingS22.032GKsubsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionS22.032KSsequelaS22.032S

Sub-codes of S22.032(6)

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S22.032AUnstable burst fracture of third thoracic vertebra, initial …✓ BillableS22.032BUnstable burst fracture of third thoracic vertebra, initial …✓ BillableS22.032DUnstable burst fracture of third thoracic vertebra, subseque…✓ BillableS22.032GUnstable burst fracture of third thoracic vertebra, subseque…✓ BillableS22.032KUnstable burst fracture of third thoracic vertebra, subseque…✓ BillableS22.032SUnstable burst fracture of third thoracic vertebra, sequela✓ Billable

Code Hierarchy

┌19Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)├S20-S29Injuries to the thorax (S20-S29)├S22Fracture of rib(s), sternum and thoracic spine
└S22.032Unstable burst fracture of third thoracic vertebra

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